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M2.8 Depth: 105.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Distrito Las Cuevas, Mendoza (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 07:37:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Distrito Las Cuevas, Mendoza (Argentina) on July 31, 2026 at 07:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 11 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.2 km
Intermediate
105.2 km
105.2 km — shallower than the regional average (146.4 km)
Regional average: 146.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 168 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Palomo
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    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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